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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Government making all efforts to reduce crude oil imports
Several steps taken to enhance exploration & production of oil and gas in the country
Government promoting usage of environment friendly transportation fuel
The Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today informed that the Government is making all efforts to reduce crude oil imports. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is working in collaboration with various Central Government Ministries to achieve the goal to reduce the dependency on import of oil and gas. The five-pronged strategy, comprises promoting energy efficiency and conservation measures, giving thrust on demand substitution, promoting biofuels and other alternate fuels/ renewables, increasing domestic production of oil and gas and refinery process improvements.
Government has taken several steps to enhance exploration & production of oil and gas in the country inter-alia; Policy for Relaxations, Extensions and Clarifications under Production Sharing Contract  regime for early monetization of hydrocarbon discoveries, Discovered Small Field Policy. Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy, Policy for Extension of Production Sharing Contracts, Policy for early monetization of Coal Bed Methane, Setting up of National Data Repository, Appraisal of Un-appraised areas in Sedimentary Basins under National Seismic Programme, Re-assessment of Hydrocarbon Resources, Policy framework to streamline the working of Production Sharing Contracts in Pre- NELP and NELP Blocks, Policy to Promote and Incentivize Enhanced Recovery Methods for Oil and Gas, Policy framework for Exploration and exploitation of Coal Bed Methane  from areas under Coal Mining Lease allotted to Coal India Limited  and its subsidiaries, Policy Framework for Exploration and Exploitation of Unconventional Hydrocarbons under Existing Production Sharing Contracts  Coal Bed Methane  Contracts and Nomination Fields, Reforms in Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy for enhancing domestic exploration and production of oil and gas, Natural Gas Marketing Reforms.
Government is also promoting the usage of environment friendly transportation fuel, i.e. CNG by expanding the coverage of City Gas Distribution  network in the country. Government has also taken a number of initiatives to encourage the use of alternative fuels like ethanol and bio-diesel through Ethanol Blending in Petrol  Programme and Bio-diesel blending in diesel. To promote use of compressed bio gas, Government has launched Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation and has also formulated National Bio Fuel Policy 2018 to boost availability of biofuels in country.
PIB Headquarters
Dy. Chief Labour Commissioner to attend International Labour Organisation’s meeting
International Labour Organisation is the only Tripartite Body of the United Nation. The labour laws in the entire World are enacted based on the conventions and recommendations of the International Labour Organisation.
A tripartite meeting to review such conventions and recommendations of the International Labour Organisation is scheduled to be held from 23rd to 27th September, 2019 at Geneva at the premises of the International Labour Organisation. This meeting shall discuss, deliberate, review and recommend international labour Standards to the Governing Body of the International Labour Organisation.
Shri V. Muthu Manickam, Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner , Chennai is deputed by the Government of India to attend the above meeting. Representatives of the Organisations of 187 countries belonging to International trade unions, employers and Governments shall be participating in this Tripartite Meeting. This is first time an Officer of Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner  grade is deputed to represent India in the above meeting, according to the press release issued by the Dy. Chief Labour Commissioner.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Projects of eight Girl Innovators to be presented before the Startup Advisory Council - Shri Piyush Goyal
Shri Piyush Goyal interacts with Girl Innovators on the occasion of National Girl Child Day
“When girls are empowered, then countries become stronger & more prosperous”: Shri Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal held an Interaction with eight Girl Innovators today to mark the National Girl Child Day.
Addressing on the occasion, Shri Goyal said there is huge potential in each of the sectors that the eight Girl Childs have shown today:
- Low-cost biodegradable sanitary napkins
- Smart gloves which converts sign language to text & speech
- Use of AI & GPS
“I am very inspired to see these Girl Innovators, making the nation as well as their parents proud at such a young age . You are the true leaders of India,” said Shri Goyal, during the programme held over Video Conference.
Stating that “When girls are empowered, then countries become stronger & more prosperous,” Shri Goyal said we have to strengthen our Nari Shakti, as Prime Minister said, ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao.’
Shri Goyal said women today are challenging status quo and have stepped up as nation builders & change makers. India has been a powerhouse of strong women across fields: Be it sports , Business , Science & Technology , etc.
Shri Goyal gave a four point call for action:
1. Make Vocal for Local a Jan Andolan:
2. Become ambassadors of Quality Revolution: Increase consumer awareness & create sustainable goods with utmost focus on quality.
3. Collaborate with each other and with other fellow women entrepreneurs: Harness the immense potential of women in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
4. Connect with India’s heritage: Explore our country’s rich culture & traditions to innovate in areas of handlooms, handicrafts, art & craft etc.
Shri Goyal said the projects of these eight Girl Innovators will be presented before the Startup Advisory Council after three months. During the programme, the Women & Child Development Minister Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani complimented Shri Goyal for his initiative and leadership in promoting Innovation among Girl students “in tribute to the Prime Minister’s clarion call of ensuring that New India will see Women led development.”
Shri Goyal said our women have time & again proven their capabilities. I would urge all girl children to:
- Dream big
- Never fear failure, failure is stepping stone to success
- Lead with conviction & confidence
Quoting Steve Jobs, - “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do,” who really change the world,” Shri Goyal said, for a civilization to truly flourish we need to “Empower, Educate & Encourage” our girl child.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh addresses a Virtual Meet of India’s leading experts in AYUSH from across the country
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said here today that COVID pandemic has reiterated the merits of integrated medical management and added that in the times to come, serious thought would require to be given to this aspect for a more effective medical prophylaxis as well as therapeutics.
Addressing a Virtual Meet of some of India’s leading experts in AYUSH including Dr Nagendra Acharya, Head Vivekananda Centre Bengaluru, Dr.Ramanathan from SitaramAyurvedic Hospital Thrissur Kochin, Dr.Zamir Ahmad Consultant from Unani Medical Sciences Aligarh Muslim University, Dr. Ashok Sharma Hoomeopathic Consultant, Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences New Delhi, Dr Jitendra Singh recalled that even though the merits of integrated or holistic management had been realised even in the case of non-communicable diseases, Diabetes Mellitus but somehow this aspect did not receive the kind of attention that was required. Even though, he said, there is ample evidence and research papers to show that even on treatment with insulin oral antidiabetic drugs a patient with Diabetes can achieve better blood sugar control and reduce the dose of medicine, if simultaneously be advised to practise other methods including Yoga, Naturopathy, etc.
In the context of COVID, Dr Jitendra Singh said that since it is a viral disease where the prognosis depends on the immunity of the patient and, therefore, the importance of building immunity was realised. The widespread use of Homeopathy and other medicines to build up immunity have generated interest in the alternative systems of medicines.
During the Virtual Meet, in his presentation Dr Nagendra Acharya presented a new protocol of Yoga, specifically meant for different classes, namely below 60 years age group, above 60 years age group and in hospitalized patients. The entire protocol could be practiced within 15 minutes.
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Mobile soil testing lab by NFL
Free testing of soil samples at the door step of farmers
To give further boost to the Soil Testing facility in the country for promoting appropriate use of fertilizers, NFL has launched five Mobile Soil Testing Labs for testing the soil samples at the doorstep of farmers free of cost.
V N Datt, C&MD along with Directors and senior officials today flagged off one such Mobile Lab from the premises of NFL Corporate Office in Noida.
These Mobile Labs, loaded with latest soil testing equipment, shall be used for macro and micro nutrient analysis of soil. In addition to this, these Mobile Labs are also equipped with Audio-Video system to educate farmers on various agricultural topics.
Other than the Mobile Soil Testing Labs, the company is also serving farming community through six Static Soil Testing Labs located in different parts of country. All these Labs tested around 25,000 soil samples free of cost in the year 2019-20
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways crosses the milestone of transporting a total of more than one million passengers to their home states through “Shramik Special” trains in less than 15 days
Indian Railways operate 800 “Shramik Special” trains till 14th May, 2020 across the country
Passengers are being given free meals and water
Trains being run by Railways only after concurrence is given both by the State which is sending the passengers and the State which is receiving them
(Subsequent to the Ministry of Home Affairs order regarding movement of migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places by special trains, Indian Railways had decided to operate “Shramik Special” trains.
As on 14th May 2020, a total of 800 “Shramik Special” trains have been operationalized from various states across the country. More than 10 Lacs passengers have reached their home State. Trains being run by Railways only after concurrence is given both by the State which is sending the passengers and the State which is receiving them.
These 800 trains were terminated in various states like Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Mizoram, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal.
Proper screening of passengers is ensured before boarding the train. During the journey, passengers are given free meals and water.
Special Service and Features
CVRDE organises cycle rally as prelude to world Environment Day Celebrations
As part of commemorating World Environment Day , CVRDE organized a cycle rally on 05th June 2023.
The Chief Guest of the program, Director, CVRDE flagged-off the cycle rally in front of the CVRDE Main Gate. He administered the LIFE pledge to all the participants that everyone will make all possible changes in their daily life to protect the environment, and commit to continuously motivate their family, friends and other about the importance of environmentally friendly habit.
The objective of the cycle rally was conducted with a message to save natural resources environment and everyone’s own health.
Officers & Staff of CVRDE actively participated in the cycle rally which lasted for a stretch of 08 Kms. It started from CVRDE Main Gate at 0930 hrs and reached Bharathiyar Nagar residential Nagar complex at 1130 hrs.
Appreciation certificates were presented to all the participants at the end of the cycle rally by Sh. V. Balamurugan, Outstanding Scientist & Director CVRDE.
Ministry of Railways
SER TO RUN MEMU TRAINS BETWEEN BANKURA - MASAGRAM – BANKURA
Kolkata, November 6, 2021
South Eastern Railway  authority has decided to run the following MEMU trains with effect from November 12, 2021 as per the schedule given below:-
08180/08091 Bankura-Masagram-Bankura MEMU 
● The 08180 Bankura - Masagram MEMU will leave Bankura daily at 05.00 am and will reach Masagram at 07.55 am. In the return direction, the 08091 Masagram - Bankura MEMU will depart Masagram daily at 08.05 am and will reach Bankura at 11.00 am.
● 08094/08097 Bankura-Masagram-Bankura MEMU 
The 08094 Bankura - Masagram MEMU will leave Bankura daily at 1.20 pm in the afternoon and will reach Masagram at 4.15 pm in the evening. In the return direction, the 08097 Masagram - Bankura MEMU will depart Masagram daily at 5.00 pm in the evening and will reach Bankura at 8.00 pm at night.
This is in partial modification regarding date of introduction notified earlier.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves proposal for Agreement on Science and Technology Cooperation between India and the United States of America.
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for Agreement on Science and Technology Cooperation between India and the United States of America.
Benefits:
- Agreement will open a new chapter in bilateral relations as both sides will leverage complementary strengths spurred by a significant convergence of mutual interests in science and technology.
- The Agreement would provide an opportunity to promote ‘high quality’ and ‘high impact’ research and innovation partnerships as well as broadening and expanding relationships between the extensive scientific and technological communities.
Salient features:
The cooperation would be made in the various forms which include the following:
- Exchanges of scientific & technical information and experts.
- Convening of seminars and meetings.
- Training of scientists and technical experts.
- Conduct of cooperative research projects.
- Establishment of science & innovation-based public-private partnerships.
- Use of advance research facilities.
Ministry of Steel
Steel Application Across Segments will see a Quantum Jump, says Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh
Ministry of Steel Presents National Metallurgist Award to Recognize Metallurgists in Iron & Steel Sector
The Steel Sector in India has traversed a fascinating journey from a mere one million tonne at the time of independence to 120 million tonnes in the last financial year said Shri Ram chandra Prasad Singh here last evening in an official event to present National Metallurgist Award -2021.
The Union Steel Minister, Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh in his address elaborated that due to versatility and longevity of steel He foresees that steel application across segments will see a quantum jump. He also said that newer areas of usage such as increasing deployment of drone technology will provide ample opportunities to the steel players.
The Minister said, he expects Indigenous Research and Development in Iron and Steel Sector will rise to the next level and will be central to the growth of the sector in times to come.
The Secretary Steel, Shri Sanjay Singh said that Indian Steel Industry is on the cusp of transition. This phase of transition can only be driven by strong Research and Development, which would address the need for green steel, reduce carbon emission and efficiency in steel production.
Awardees of National Metallurgist Award have been shortlisted by Ministry of steel through a very well-conceived and transparent process by two stage mechanism of screening committee and selection committee. The applications for participation in award process were invited by the Ministry through a notification.
The following awardees were presented the award for 2021 by Hon’ble Union Minister of Steel –
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Sri Hemant Madhusudan Nerurkar
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Lifetime Achievement Award
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Sri B S Murty
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National Metallurgist Award
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Sri Gnanaprakasam Balachandran
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Award for R&D in Iron & Steel Sector
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Sri Pratik Swarup Dash
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Certificate of Excellence 
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Sri Ashok Kamraj
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Young Metallurgist  Award
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Ms Minal Shah
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Young Metallurgist  Award
These Awards have been instituted to recognize outstanding contribution of Metallurgist who are working across value chain of Iron and Steel Industry covering areas of Manufacturing, R & D , Design ,Waste Management , Education , Energy Conservation and finally those working towards making the steel sector ‘Atmanirbhar’
Ministry of Steel expects that the rationalized awards will be a great motivator for the metallurgists working in the field of Iron and Steel Industry.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President suggests shifting of Center of Excellence for Studies in Classical Telugu from Mysuru to either of the Telugu states
HRD Ministry expresses willingness to act on Vice President’s suggestion.
VP visits the Center of Excellence for Studies in Classical Telugu at CIIL
Appreciates its efforts in preserving and promoting classical Telugu
The Union Government has agreed to the suggestion of the Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu to shift the Center of Excellence for Studies in Classical Telugu located in the Central Institute of Indian Languages , Mysuru to one of the Telugu-speaking States.
The Union Minister for HRD has informed the Vice President that it was willing to act on his suggestion.
The Ministry would shortly communicate to both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States about its willingness to shift the Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Telugu to either of the Telugu States and would take a decision based on the proposals from the two States regarding land and temporary accommodation.
Earlier in the day today, the Vice President visited the Center of Excellence for Studies in Classical Language at CIIL and appreciated the efforts of the Institute in preserving and promoting classical Telugu.
Shri Naidu enquired about the center’s research on the evolution of the Telugu script with the Director of the Institute D.G Rao, who apprised him about the activities being undertaken such as research, digitization, and publishing of classical Telugu literature.
The Center is also coordinating with individuals, institutions in the States/UTs in India and abroad and provides linkages to studies in other classical languages of the world.
Among others, the Center promotes, propagates and preserves the classical language inside and outside of its speech territories undertakes and encourages research and documentation in India and abroad makes documentaries on scholars of eminence who are well versed in classical texts and explores linkages of classical language with classical music and dance forms. It also translates classical texts into other Indian languages, English and selected European languages.
Ministry of Steel
Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh Reiterates Commitment for Growth of Secondary Steel Sector and moving towards AtmaNirbhar Bharat
Meeting of the Consultative Committee of Parliament for Ministry of Steel held on “Policy Intervention for Secondary Steel Sector”.
The Union Minister of Steel Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh, Chaired a meeting of the Consultative Committee with the members in Parliament House Annexe, here today along with Minister of State for Steel and Rural Development Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste and senior officers of the Ministry and CPSEs. The subject for discussion by the committee was “Policy Interventions for Secondary Steel Sector”.
A detailed presentation was made by the Ministry of Steel covering the strengths, challenges and actions taken including way forward regarding secondary steel sector. During the meeting Members of the Committee offered valuable suggestions for further strengthening the secondary steel sector. The Chairman of the committee appreciated the suggestions given by the members and reiterated the commitment of the government for growth of the secondary steel sector and moving towards AtmaNirbhar Bharat in steel sector.
MPs- S/Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato, Chandra Prakash Choudhary, Giridhari Yadav, Janardan Singh Sigriwal, Prataprao Govindrao Patil Chikhlikar, Vijay Baghel and Akhilesh Prasad Singh took part in the meeting.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
3rd Edition of ‘Secretariat Reforms’ report released, for February 2023
3,56,533 Public Grievances disposed
4,69,393 files reviewed and 1,05,514 files weeded out
All 75 Ministries which were identified for E-Office 7.0 migration have adopted E-Office 7.0
1.28 lakh sq. ft space freed, Cleanliness Campaign conducted at 2,453 sites, Rs.10.25 crore revenue earned from scrap disposal
In pursuance of the decisions taken in the National workshop on 23.12.2022, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances  has been releasing monthly reports on “Secretariat Reforms”.
The Report for February, 2023 has been released and is available at https://darpg.gov.in/sites/default/files/SECRETARIAT_REFORMS_FEB23.pdf.
Key highlights of the Report for the month of February, 2023 are as follows:
Key Highlights for the month of February, 2023
- 45 Ministries/Departments have Fully Delayered- 3 new Ministries/Departments Delayered in February - Department of Sports, Department of Legal Affairs and Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying
- All 75 Ministries/Departments which were identified for e-Office 7.0 migration have adopted E-Office 7.0. 3 Ministries/Departments migrated to e-Office 7.0 in February 2023- Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Cooperation.
- Percentage of e-Files increased to 89.66% in February as against 89.24% in January, 2023 and 83.57% in March, 2022.
- Swachhata Campaign & Reduction in Pendency
- 4,69,393 files were reviewed. 1,05,514 files weeded out, out of 1,41,597 files identified for weeding
- 3,56,533 public grievances disposed out of 4,06,244 received 
- 1,28,103 square feet of space freed in February, 2023
- Rs.10,25,02,217/- of revenue earned by scrap disposal in February, 2023
- Cleanliness Campaign conducted at 2,453 sites
- Increasing Efficiency in Decision Making
- 67 Ministries/ Departments implemented delayering 
- 35 Ministries/ Departments have reviewed and modified Orders of delegation in last 3 years.
- Desk Officer System in operation in 28 Ministries/ Departments
- e-Office implementation and analytics
- All 75 Ministries which were identified for e-Office 7.0 migration have adopted e-Office 7.0
- 26,48,805 Active e-Files against 7,17,720 Active physical files
- 10 Ministries/ Departments have 100% e-Receipts in the month of February, 2023
- 7,569 Inter-Ministerial e-File movement in February, 2023 against 6,406 Inter-Ministerial movement in January, 2023
- Best Practices
- Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances: Waste paper sent for recycling to Kalyanmayee NGO for recycling
- Department of Atomic Energy: Area beautification using discarded materials at BARC, Mumbai
- Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances: Preservation of records with high archival value at Sardar Patel Bhawan